Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)

The Wyoming/Erie Regional EMS Council invites EMS Award Applications by May 16, 2025. Categories include: Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year Basic Life Support Provider of the Year EMS Agency of the Year Excellence in EMS Quality and Safety Lifetime Achievement Physician of Excellence Registered Nurse of Excellence EMS Communications Specialist of the Year Youth Provider of the Year EMS Educator of Excellence Harriet C. Weber EMS Leadership Award https://lnkd.in/gysa5-6S

(Borrowed from the Family Justice Center of Erie County Facebook page: In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, local public health leaders, clinical experts, and advocates united at the Family Justice Center to spotlight a deadly crisis: the intersection of intimate partner violence and Black maternal health. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women—and they are also disproportionately impacted by domestic violence before, during, and after pregnancy. Speaking before the press: Dr. Gale Burstein, Erie County Commissioner of Health; Family Justice Center CEO Catharine Miles-Kania; OBGYN and FJC Board Member Dr. J’Leise Sosa and Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network CEO LuAnn Brown. “Just as public health is at the intersection of medical, social, economic and political factors, the work to improve maternal health and protect pregnant people requires involvement from many sectors of our government and healthcare, all driven from a perspective that emphasizes equity and empathy,” said Erie County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein. “We echo the call for strong action and sustained interventions that will address the destructive disparities related to violence and maternal health outcomes that too many people in our community experience.” NYSDOH statement on Black Maternal Health Week: https://health.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/2025-04-11_black_maternal_health_week.htm

April is Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of sexual health and the steps to take to prevent STIs. The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) emphasizes the importance of open conversations about sexual health, STI testing and protection. Having these discussions and planning ahead are vital for maintaining good health. Being prepared helps protect both yourself and your partner. “STIs are preventable, and prevention begins with awareness, open communication and regular testing. Educating ourselves and engaging in honest conversations with our partners and physicians are important steps toward protecting our health,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale R. Burstein. Prepare Before You're There: A Game Plan for Sexual Health Discussing sexual health before sexual activity can help you and your partner make informed decisions. By creating a “game plan,” you can reduce stress, consider options for STI prevention and pregnancy prevention, and feel more confident in protecting your health. While anyone who is sexually active can contract an STI, rates are particularly high nationwide among adolescents and young adults (age 15-24 years), who account for about half of all new STI cases each year. However, people of any age, gender or sexual orientation can be at risk for STIs. https://lnkd.in/gq2dcE6j

Tom Muscarella and other members of the Buffalo and Erie County Lead Safe Task Force spoke to Hammertime - the Home Improvement Show with Dominic Cortese on 4/12/2025. They shared important information about lead poisoning risks, prevention strategies and how to reduce risks. 📻 https://lnkd.in/gaD3NdBM

Hello beautiful people! The NYS Department of Health’s Public Health Continuing Education Unit is announcing a cohort of openings to complete the 3 month course by Cornell University called the Public Health Essentials (PHE). This is a special cohort of learners made up of people who work in public health and we are offering these openings specifically to local health department and community based organization staff. The course covers several topics including: •Public Health Foundations •Assessing and Implementing Public Health •Using Public Health Data for Action •Supporting Public Health Behaviors •Public Health Preparedness Your commitment is: •3 hours per week of course time •1-2 hours per week of homework Course launch date is April 30th. If you work for a local health department or community based organization and find interest in this opportunity, please email me at brittani.mckay@health.ny.gov and I will send you additional information, including the registration link, to get priority enrollment by April 16th! There are about 50 seats left, so they are halfway at capacity! Please also share if you know someone who may benefit from this opportunity!

Thank you, 9-1-1 dispatchers including MERS! The Erie County Department of Central Police Services is joining counterparts nationwide to participate in National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an annual event held each April to recognize 9-1-1 call takers for their dedication and service during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. These dedicated employees play a key role in ensuring public safety across Erie County by responding to emergency requests and dispatching police, fire and EMS services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During 2024, the Erie County 911 Communication Center answered 767,079 calls and responded to 5,676 texts for emergency services. https://lnkd.in/gMHc8SVW

There is still time to register for our Certified Instructor Update training on Tuesday, April 15. Erie County EMS is a specialty course sponsor that provides approved NYS CIU courses for CIC and CLIs that are mandatory for instructor recertification. Each CIU is unique and covers a variety of topics, such as incorporating educational technology into the classroom, reviewing NYS EMS education or protocol policy changes, etc. All certificates will be issues to students at the end of the course. You must register in order to attend this course. https://lnkd.in/gv3ZzcRr

Job opening: Registered Nurse - Youth Detention (regular part-time). Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and a license to practice professional nursing in New York State. Apply through and including April 28, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eDgSCvpP

Job Opening: Senior Nurse Practitioner (anticipated vacancy; family planning experience required) See the job posting for required qualifications. Apply through and including April 25, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eDgSCvpP

News about lead exposure research by Leah Bartlo from the University at Buffalo, involving legislative advocacy, reducing lead poisoning risks, and access to early intervention services. https://lnkd.in/gaxJX74p